Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-01-29

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an motion of Mr.. Noble of Lewiston,
ordered. Ehat j. Cloutier be excused
from, attendance for one week, on account OF
important business.
On motion of Mr.. Harper of lewiston
ordered. That the Clerk of the House be
directed to make up the pay of the Messeh-
gers, Folders and Pages the same as at the
last session.
Mr.. Harrington of Norrigewock presented
the petition of James o Bradbury for the es-
adjustment Of a Municipal Court at Hart
land, and bill an act to establish County
Court in the County of Somerset; and on ms
motion they were tabled for printing, pending
reference to the Judiciary Committee.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
The following reports were read and ac-
cepted sent up for concurrence;
Mr.. Walton of Skowhegan, from the Com
mittee on Judiciary reported ought to pass
on bill an act to incorporate the Skowhagtn
Water Company.
The report was read and accepted, rules
suspended bill read three times and passed
to be engrossed
Mr.. Noble of Lewiston, from the Commit
tee on Legal Affairs, reported that bill an act
for weekly payment of wages in all corpora
lions be referred to the Committee on Labor.
Mr.. Allen of Alfred. from same committee,
reported ought not to pass on bill an act TO
Incorporate the Kennebec Framing and Lum-
Der Company.
Mr.. Barker of Bangor, from the Committee
on the Judiciary, reported legislation inexpe-
dent on order of the legislature relating to
amending the constitution so as to provide
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Mr.. Manley of Augusta, from the same
committee, reported legislation ineXpedient
on order relating to the limit of the time of
liability of sureties on bonds given to the
Judge of Probate
Mr. Purington of Bowdoinham, from the
Committee on Interior Waters. reported
ought not to pass on bill an act to extend the
time for Monsoon Hotel Co. to navigate Lake
Hebron.
MIR. York of Nobleboro, from the same
committee, reported legislation inexpedient
on petition of f. M. Thomas, ct ais , for a
charter to run a steamboat on the waters of
Richardson Lakes
Mr.. Hamilton of Cumberland, from the
Committee on Fisheries and Game, reported
that the petitioners have leave to withdraw on
petition of C. f. Dunbar, ct ais, praying
that Lermond's and Alfred's ponds be stocked
with land-locked salmon.
Mr.. Foster of Lubec, from the same COM
mittee, reported that the petitioners kave
leav. to withdraw on petition ID. o. Magrath
and another for an act for the protection Of
fish in Adams pond in jaw and Wilton
Mr.. Hamilton of Cumberland. from the
Committee on Commerce, reported that the
petitioners have leave to withdraw on petition
of j. |. II. Freeman to extend wharf into tide
waters at Southwest Harbor in the town of
Fremont.
Mr.. Newbert of Appleton. from the Com
mittee on Claims. reported that the petition
ers have leave to Withdraw on petition of A.
w. Hardy, ct ais, that Cvrenus b. Downes
be reimbursed $500 Communication money.
The following reports were presented; read
and accepted; bills ordered printed under
joint rule:
Mr. Barker of Bangor, from the Committee
on the Judiciary, reported ought to pass on
bill an act to provide for the descent of in
testate estates of and to Nightmares
Mr.. Wiswell of Ellsworth, from the same
committee, reported ought to pass on bill an
act relating to habeas corpus.
Mr.. Clifford of Auburn, from the Com
mittee on Fisheries and Game. reported
ought to pass, in new draft, bill an act to
prohibit the taking of fish in the tributaries
dUu outiet VI "Spuo Pohu III
county.
Mr. Wakefield of Bath, from the Com
mittee on Financial Affairs reported resolve in
favor of Temporary Home for Women and
Children and that the same ought to pass.
Mr.. Roberts of Brunswick. from the Com
mittee on Claims, reported resolve in favor
Of Frederick Munson, and that the same
ought to pass.
The following reports were presented, read
and accepted; bills read and assigned
MIR. Dow of Portland, from the Committee
on the Judiciary, reported ought to pass on
bill an act additional to and amendatory of
chap. 522 of the private and special laws of
1885, relating to the Camden and Rock land
Water Company.
Mr.. Walton of Skowhegan, from the same
committee, reported ought to pass on bill an act
to supply the town Of Bucksport with pure
water.
MIR. Allen Of Alfred, from the Committee
on Legal Affairs, reported ought to pass on
bill an act relating to the Preachers Aid
Society of the Maine Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church.
Mr.. Looney of Portland, from the came
committee, reported ought to pass on bill an
act TO amend an act to supply the people of
Waterville with pure water.
Mr.. Wright of Paris, from same committee
reported ought to pass on bill an act to regu-
late the fees of Judges of Municipal Courts
and Trial Justices.
Mr.. Randall of Augusta, from Committee
on Interior Waters reported ought to pass on
bill an act to amend the charter of the Little
Wilson Falls and Dam Company.
Mr.. Barker from the Penobscot County
Delegation. reported ought to pass on bill an
act to restore the salary of the Clerk of
Courts of Penobscot county.
On motion of Mr.. Harrington of Norridge-
wock, Senate document No. 9, bill an act to
amend sec. Is chap. SO of the revised statutes.
relating to the returns of marriages, was
passed to be engrossed
Mr.. Walton of Skowhegan stated that he
desired to ILform himself more particularly
on this bill, and moved to reconsider the vote
passing it to be engrossed.
The motion prevailed, and on Mr.. Walton,
further motion the bill was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Wright of Paris, the
House reconsldered its vote of Yesterday
whereby bill a: act to amend chap 369, pri
vate and special laws of 1885, entitled an act
to supply the people of Norway Village Cor
poration with pure water was passed to be
engrossed.
Mr.. Wright offered the following amend
ment: that the word -four" in the first line of
section be changed to the word FIVE" that
the words and figures "secton 4" be changed
so as to read "section s."
The amendment was carried, and the bill